Monterey Bay

5 Activities to Pair with a Glass of Monterey County Wine

Monterey County is home to approximately 40,000 acres of wine grapes. You know what that means? It means the Monterey County makes lot of wine y’all. Of the most popular, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. But don’t limit yourself to just two because there are 42 varietals to choose from, all equally worth a taste.

Pair all that wine with our mild year-round weather, boundless outdoor activities and incredible scenic views and we dare you not to have fun in Monterey County.

1.) Honey, almond, peach and buttered popcorn are just a few notes when describing a chilled glass of chardonnay from Hahn Family Wines. Informative, exhilarating and entertaining are a few that describe the ATV tour through their Salinas Valley vineyards. Pair the two and you're sure to have a blast!

2.) Looking to enjoy a day of “Zin?” Start off by exploring the Pinnacles National Park followed by a visit to Paraiso Vineyards for an “Irie” afternoon in their must-see (and must-shop) signature style boutique tasting room. There is no way you are leaving this place empty handed.

3.) It’s game day everyday at Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. Pair one of their 4 varieties of Rosé with one of the several games available (including Jenga) to sippers, samplers and simply anyone who is looking to have #RoséAllDay kind of fun! Furry friends are welcome to play too.

Author: Jenna Hanson Abramson

As the owner of Mavelle media, a local marketing & public relations boutique firm, Jenna is actively promoting local programs and businesses as well as blogging over on Mavelle style. You can most likely find Jenna partaking in the local food & wine scene, searching for the best latté in the county, enjoying being outdoors and most definitely documenting it all through her camera lens.